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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............5
GENERAL NOTE..............................................6
DESCRIPTION ..................................................8
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION ...................9
Identification numbers record ...................9
Key identification number .......................10
Frame serial number ................................10
Engine serial number ...............................10
CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................11
Main switch ...............................................11
Indicator lights ..........................................12
Instrument panel.......................................13
Handlebar switches ..................................14
Shift pedal .................................................16
Front brake lever .......................................16
Rear brake pedal .......................................17
Fuel tank cap .............................................17
Starter lever 1..........................................18
Kick starter .................................................18Steering lock..............................................19
Seat ............................................................20
Helmet holder ...........................................21
Side cover removal...................................21
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...........................22
Fuel .............................................................24
Engine oil ...................................................25
Tires ............................................................26
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.............................................27
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................28
Starting a warm engine ...........................30
Shifting.......................................................31
To start out and accelerate.......................31
To decelerate .............................................33
Engine break-in .........................................34
Parking .......................................................36
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EAA30001
CONTENTS
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EAA50000
DESCRIPTION
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1. Tail/Brake light
2. Rear flasher light
3. Side cover
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Front flasher light
6. Kick starter
7. Rear brake pedal
8. Head light
9. Fuel tank
10. Seat lock11. Shift pedal
12. Handlebar switch
13. Speedometer
14. Fuel gauge
15. Main switch/steering lock
16. Throttle grip
17. Front brake lever
18. Indicator light
19. Helmet holder
20. Starter lever
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Position Function Key removal
EAB00000
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAB00100Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. Its operation is described
below.
11
ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started.Cannot be removed.
Can be removed.
Can be removed. All electrical circuits are switched off.
The steering is locked and all
electrical circuits are switched off. OFF
LOCK
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EAB90101Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. Press down on the brake
pedal to apply the rear brake.EAC01300*Fuel tank cap
To add fuel, open the seat. Then remove
the fuel tank cap by turning it counterclock-
wise.
(See page 20 to open the seat.)
17
1Rear brake pedal1Fuel tank cap
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EAC30401Steering lock
The steering is locked when the main
switch is turned to “LOCK”. To lock the
steering, turn the handlebars all the way to
the left. With the key at “OFF”, push it into
the main switch and release it, turn it coun-
terclockwise to “LOCK”, and remove it. To
release the lock, turn the key to “OFF”.
19
1Push2Release3Turn
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EAC42301Seat
To open the seat:
1. Insert the key in the lock and turn it as
shown.
2. Lift the end of the seat up to open.
To lock the seat:
1. Replace the seat in the original posi-
tion.
2. Slightly push the end of the seat down
to lock.EUU01700NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.
20
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EAC50001Helmet holder
To open the helmet holder, insert the key in
the lock and turn it as shown. To lock the
helmet holder, replace the holder in its
original position.EUU72900wNever ride with a helmet in the helmet
holder. The helmet may hit objects, caus-
ing loss of control and possibly an acci-
dent.Side cover removal
Remove the screw. Then remove the side
cover by pulling outward as shown.
21
1Helmet holder1Screw
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EAH85201Front brake adjustment
The front brake lever free play should be
adjusted to 8~12 mm at the brake lever
end. Adjustment is accomplished at the
front brake hub. To adjust, turn the adjuster
clockwise to reduce play or counterclock-
wise to increase play.
50
a
A. Free play: 8~12 mm1Adjuster
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